Endorsements & Feedback

"Mario was the most dynamic, engaging, and energetic speaker we have had at our parish. His stories and passion are truly contagious, and the Church needs more people with his enthusiasm to awaken Catholics worldwide to live their faith more passionately. Students and adults thanked me for bringing him to our parish. I even received postcards of gratitude after his visit. I highly recommend Mario to ignite any parish or community." - Dr. John Wood - Parish Leader, Ohio.

"Mario St. Francis was a dynamic and inspirational speaker for our students. His unique modeling platform captured our minds and his authenticity captured our hearts. Through an engaging presentation, his use of technology, poise, humor, and memorable stories kept the attention of all in attendance, boys and girls alike. He challenged all of us to live a life of virtue in our current culture, and I would confidently recommend him to anyone!"- Reed RugglesReligious Studies Chair, St. Mary's Central High School, N. Dokota

"He speaks compellingly about his past life and return to the Catholic faith, which is now the passion of his life. It is a pleasure to recommend him to speak to Catholic groups in parishes, schools, fraternal organizations and conventions."

- Fr. Willy Raymond CSC

Family Theater, Hollywood California. Catholic media production house best known for Fr. Payton and the Family Rosary

"Mario come to speak in several religion classes, an in-school assembly, as well as work out of my office (religious ed.) for several days as a visiting youth minister. I was very impressed with the caliber of Mario’s presentations. Having a very dynamic, charismatic personality enabled Mario to really meet my students where they were at in a challenging, beautiful, personal way. His multi-media presentation for our school assembly was entertaining, drawing in many of our at-risk students who do not even have a faith background at all! Dealing with our students one-on-one, Mario was again really able to reach out to them with inspiration, compassion and hope. His message is simple: “God loves you and has a plan for you…trust Him and get to know Him.” His unique life story is an example to all, but especially to young people searching as they are for meaning and purpose in life.

Without reservation, I highly recommend Mario St. Francis." - Mr. Andrew Baklinski Eastern Ontario, Canada Madawaska Valley District High School

Mario's talk was amazing. It actually grabbed a lot of peoples attention quickly, even before he opened his mouth. I have never seen so many people attend an assembly having to do with religion on their own free will. He was smart and pulled us all in with his good humor and funny life stories. He got everyone listening and laughing and then hit us with the big, important things. I know I was completely captured. His message got through to all of us very well and got us thinking. Thinking of the more important things, things we should be thinking about more often and working toward...God. My school loved it and it was an honor to be able to help out a little. We'd love to have Mario back anytime to give us another talk! It's something definitely worth hearing. Thanks for everything Mario! - M.K. Senior from Canada ​

"Mario's talk was a Grand Slam! It was Fabulous... what he said stuck with the Students in Northbrook, Illinois. They talked about the talk after school, at home, the next day in school, and even the next week in school.Mario is a fresh new face on the chastity speaking circuit. He provides a NEW, CREATIVE, and MOST EFFECTIVE approach that effectively reaches the youth of this media drenched culture. Mario's talk captures the youth with the appeal of the "MTV, Laguna Beach, OC" culture, and ;once they are mesmerized, he hits them with a powerful dose of how God's love is what really matters. Mario gets them to want to be chaste for God's sake, for love's sake." - Fr Don Worznicki - Founder and Director of New Ethos (Group dedicated to advocating truth and beauty in film and media).

I went to two talks by Mario St. Francis. I was originally only going to go to one but the first one was so good that I just had to go to the second one. This first talk was about his conversion. It was amazing and inspiring. Throughout it I was moved to both tears and laughter. The second one was about Our Lady of Guadalupe. I already knew quite a bit of the story so I thought I wouldn't really be hearing anything new. But I did! There was so much I didn't know. It was amazing how much meaning was packed into it. Both talks were really good, both in content and execution (he says everything in an animated and enthusiastic way, so his talks are both informative and gripping)! -- Emily, College Student (Canada)

As the founder of a youth pilgrimage company, I seek out passionate and inspiring speakers to inspire and evangelize our youth in the Catholic Faith. Mario St. Francis has these gifts and we will continue to ask him to speak to our groups. His Story is Compelling and he lives as a missionary, teaching the Faith with conviction and knowledge. Mario is a blessing of Catholic inspiration in a tired culture. I highly recommend Mario as a speaker for any youth group, parish, school or organization. - Mr. Steve KerekesFounder /President of JMJ Youth,Inc: Catholic Pilgrimage Provider specializing in World Youth Day

It doesn't matter on how successful you are in life, like being a model in Mario's case, God will always be there to help you. Mario's presentation made a huge impact in my life, it just proves on how wonderful God is to each and everyone of us through the good times and the bad.Thanks! Come back soon. - Amy D., High School Senior

..Very inspirational because of what you left behind after discovering God. It just shows that no matter what situation you're in, finding God can always change your life completely. Also, the slideshow and all the stuff you said about where you've been, what you did with your life up until age 23, was so amazing that it was hard to believe you let it all go, but when you explained yourself I really found it meaningful. - M.L. Grade 8 (Ohio)